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Grammy Award Winning Jazz Singer and Composer Cécile McLorin Salvant brings her dynamic voice and storytelling to St. Cecilia Music Center on February 20, 2025

Submitted 01-16-2025 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) brings three time Grammy Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant to Grand Rapids on Thursday, February 20, 2025 to perform on the Spectactular Jazz Series.

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WMCAT's iBall 2025

Submitted 01-14-2025 under NONPROFITS

Join us at iBall 2025 on Thursday, March 13 from 6-9 p.m. to celebrate 20 years of impact, connect over our shared goal to provide access to opportunity, and collectively invest in future impact.

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Local Artist Highlight: Eirann Betka-Pope

Submitted 01-13-2025 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts has coffee with Eirann Betka-Pope to talk about Betka-Pope Productions, theater arts, Grand Rapids history, the Rapid Art Movement and more. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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Dust off those old VHS tapes: GRTV launches Media Preservation Suite to digitize outdated home media

Submitted 01-06-2025 under NEWS

Outdated media on VHS tapes, CDs, and 8mm film is getting a second life as GRTV launches its Media Preservation Suite, helping Grand Rapids community members digitize and preserve their memories and artifacts.

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Short notice proposal to cut 81% of GR Comptroller staff raises transparency, democracy concerns

Submitted 12-16-2024 under NEWS

A proposal to cut 81% of GR Comptroller staff sparks debate before it goes up for a vote. Opponents call it illegal and anti-democratic, while supporters argue it improves efficiency and strengthens oversight.

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Grand Rapids Rise sets the tone for season 2

Submitted 11-27-2024 under NEWS

After a successful premiere season and the title shot in the brand new Pro Volleyball Federation, the team continues to dig into the community strengthening local fandom.

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Local Artist Highlight: Jeff Condon

Submitted 11-17-2024 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts visits pastel and oil painter Jeff Condon at Tanglefoot Studios. Interview by Pamela MacDougal

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'Not a good deal for Grand Rapids': Community advocates urge City to reject Three Towers proposal

Submitted 11-13-2024 under NEWS

Community advocates and housing leaders urge the Grand Rapids City Commission to reject a proposed $797M development by DeVos-Van Andel-linked Fulmar Property Holdings, citing insufficient affordable housing commitments relative to public subsidy requested.

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St. Cecilia Music Center features the Dynamic Grammy Award winning Del McCoury Band on the Acoustic Café Folk Series on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Submitted 11-07-2024 under NONPROFITS

Featuring the dynamic bluegrass guitar-picking singer/songwriter Del McCoury and his musically-talented artist sons, Ronnie and Rob, the Del McCoury Band includes longtime bassist, vocalist and guitarist Alan Bartram, and renowned fiddler Jason Carter.

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St. Cecilia Music Center Brings Nashville Sensation Valerie June to Grand Rapids on November 12, 2024, on SCMC's Acoustic Café Folk Series.

Submitted 10-24-2024 under NONPROFITS

“An Evening with Valerie June” will feature a performance filled with a gorgeous blend of astral folk and meditative R&B.

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